- Dockrillia teretifolia
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Dendrobium teretifolium 
Dendrobium teretifolium Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta (unranked): Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Subfamily: Epidendroideae Tribe: Podochilaeae Subtribe: Dendrobiinae Genus: Dendrobium
R.Br., 1810Species: D. teretifolium Synonyms Callista teretifolia (R.Br.) Kuntze Dockrillia teretifolia Brieger
Dockrillia teretifolia is a synonym of Dendrobium teretifolium, the Thin Pencil Orchid, Rat's Tail Orchid or Bridal Veil Orchid is found in Queensland and NSW (Calliope Range to Tuross Heads); 500-800 metres altitude. It flowers from July to August.
- "Widespread and common, in Qld grows on rocks and rainforest trees, particularly Hoop Pine (Araucaria cunninghamii), in the ranges along stream banks and in mangroves; in s. NSW it grows almost exclusively on Swamp Oak (Casuarina glauca) and is locally common in coastal districts; flowers are strongly scented. RECOG. Stems zig-zagged; leaves terete; flowers uncrowded, white, cream, or greenish with red or purple central stripes. HYB. With D. mortii."[1]
D. teretifolia is easy to identify even when not flowering, as the leaves grow to 60cm long by 8mm thick and are pendulous and ungrooved, while the stems zig-zag at each branch.[2]
Footnotes
- ^ A complete Guide to Native Orchids of Australia, including the island territories, p. 393. David L. Jones. 2006. New Holland Publishers, Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. 2086 Australia. ISBN 1-877069-12-4.
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External links
- Australasian Native Orchid Society - KABI Group. Good flower photos
- Excellent photos.
- Box with clear information on the name Dockrillia
Media related to Dockrillia teretifolia at Wikimedia CommonsCategories:- Dockrillia
- Orchid species
- Orchidaceae of Australia
- Flora of Queensland
- Flora of New South Wales
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